How do i replace/ how much is an alternator in a 1995 ford contour GL?

It's pretty old has 198k mi and won't keep a charge, i'm assuming it's the alternator, before i change it though i'm going to check all of my fuses, but just so i know, how much would a (probably) rebuilt one cost, if i did the labor? And what would predicted labor costs be if i chose to go to a mechanic?How do i replace/ how much is an alternator in a 1995 ford contour GL?
If you can get your hands on a multimeter check and make sure. The battery should be at 14+ volts when running.

The contour is not fun, i have done one once, and if i remember you have to go in from the bottom. Transverse mount is always a lot of fun.How do i replace/ how much is an alternator in a 1995 ford contour GL?
a rebuilt alt is about 100 to 130.00 and is under the car..it involves taking out the inner fender splash shield and other things...i know the main wire that go to it rub on the firewall brace and can short out ...you also have a fusible link located at the rear of the motor near the top it could be bad...anyway follow your battery cable to find the fusible link to see if its bad or corroded u need a test lite to see if power is coming through...anyway a mechanic shop will charge the hour diagnostic and then fix it at the cost of 350.00 to 450.00

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